In an event that was always going to be more showbiz than sporting contest, Floyd Mayweather does what most pundits expected of him and convincingly defeats MMA star Conor McGregor.
The most powerful storm to hit Texas in more than 50 years has killed at least two people and is now threatening catastrophic flooding as search and rescue teams deploy to the hardest-hit zones.
The Government will cut income support and accommodation services for about 100 asylum seekers in Australia for medical treatment, a move Labor says is designed to make vulnerable people "destitute and homeless".
Sydney police launch an investigation after the cast and audience of a production about a gay love story have their tyres slashed — the second attack on those involved with the show.
The speaker of the House of Representatives joins a handful of prominent Republicans criticising the US President over his decision to pardon a former Arizona sheriff convicted of criminal contempt in a racial profiling case.
As the huge storm battered Texas, a lonely hawk in Houston found shelter in a taxi and refused to leave. A series of videos made by his rescuer has turned the "cool bird" into a YouTube star.
Minister Michael Gunner says he write to the Australia Day Council to recommend changes to how the event is celebrated, saying in an address it should include "a genuine celebration of the Aboriginal contribution to our national identity".
The sister of Gold Coast suspected murder victim Reece Clarke posts a heartfelt tribute to her brother on Facebook, after their sibling Ethan allegedly doused him with petrol and set him alight.
Victorians are asked to name five new underground train stations in Melbourne as part of a competition, but Transport Minister Jacinta Allan warns people to take it seriously.
Pat Cummins has been the wicket-taker on the opening morning in Dhaka, as Australia begins its two-Test series against Bangladesh. Follow all the action in our live blog.
Richmond faces St Kilda at the MCG and later West Coast takes on table-topping Adelaide after Essendon locks up its spot in the top eight with victory over Fremantle. Follow it live in our AFL ScoreCentre.
Mental health advocate and Australian Federal Police Commander Grant Edwards successfully completes a world record attempt at pulling a C-17 aircraft with sheer muscle power.
The former chief executive of Australia's peak Olympic body believes nothing can change the organisation while John Coates remains in the executive president's chair.
St George Illawarra take on Penrith in Sunday's second game after the Sea Eagles grabbed a spot in the eight with a golden point win over the Warriors. Follow it live in our NRL ScoreCentre.
Britain's main opposition party will announce a dramatic policy shift which opens the possibility of the country remaining in the European Union's single market.
Hana was 27 and just wanted the freedom to work and go out with her friends, but her strict parents had other ideas. It's a familiar story for young women in Egypt.
As a growing number of children report they are struggling to cope with stress and anxiety, Australian schools are shifting the focus to mental health. Nine in 10 independent schools now offer dedicated wellness programs.
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